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Time

The preparation for CSAT is ongoing process throughout you studies but best timeto specifically start concentrating is about 12 months from main exam. You haveto plan your prelims, main and if possible interview together. You cannot simply wait for prelimsresult to start preparing for next level. The time left for mains will be too short and you will risk losing this chance

For Current events of national and international importance News papers fornational events are Hindu, Times of India ,Economic Times and India Today. Forinternational events Time, Economist and New York Times (can be seen on web)

For History of India and Indian National Movement - Class 9th, 10th, 11th and 12thHistory NCERT Books .

For cultural questions, candidates can take the help of books ofNBT on Indian Music, Dance, Drama, Painting etc.Some other books which are of good help particularly in mains (start studying for mains

along with prelims as it will also help during prelims) - A Wonder That Was India by A.L.Basham, Indias Struggle for Freedom by Bipin Chandra , Modern India by B.L. Grover andA History of India by Romila Thapar

For Indian and World Geography - Class 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Geography (oldeditions) NCERT Books. You can also use study material from TestBag Academy forprecise point wise compilationIn addition as map related questions are being asked, a good atlas preferably OxfordSchool Atlas or Orient Longman can be of good help.Some other books for geography are

Land and the People (NCERT) - VI th, VII th and VIII th Std.Certificate Physical and Human Geography (Oxford) by Goh Cheng Leong.Physical Geography of India (NBT) by C.S. PichamuthuKhullars GeographyIndia Census Report and a good dictionary on Geography (Penguin) would be handy

Indian Polity and Governance - Class 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Political ScienceNCERTBooks .Other books for reference and mainsThe Constitution of India from Publication Division (Pocket book )Introduction to the Constitution of India D.D. Basu.Our Parliament by S.C. Kashyap (NBT)

Our Constitution by S.C. Kashyap (NBT)Perspective on the Constitution of India by S.C. KashyapCitizens and the Constitution by S.C. KashyapDemocracy - An Analytical Survey by Jean Baechler (NBT).Democracy in India (NCERT) by Prof. Rashidudeen Khan (XIIth STd.).Public Administration in India by Padma Ramachandran (NBT

Economic and Social Development - Class 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Economics NCERTBooks . You can also use study material from TestBag Academy for precise point w

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isecompilationOther books for reference and mainsIndian Economy by Dutt and SundharamYearly Economic Survey published Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India.

General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate changeNo specific books (you can take help of TestBag study material) but there shouldbeunderstanding of bio-sphere covering some important areas as Greenhouse effect,Ozonelayer depletion, Use of fertilisers and pesticides, Wildlife protection, Soil chemistry,Management of domestic and industrial waste, Pollution of noise, air, water andsoil andcontrol measures, Ecosystem, Management of non-degradable substances, Edible andornamental, Sewage disposal and cleaning of rivers, Nuclear energy, Radiation hazards,Gas leak, Wind power, Bio-energy, and Environmental laws and acts.Further you should undertstand concepts on environment and sustainable developmentcovering following areasAtmospheric pollution - global warming, greenhouse effect, acid rain, and ozone

layerdepletion;Water pollution - international standards of drinking water, importance of dissolvedoxygen in water, bio-chemical oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand;Land pollution - pesticides;Ecology;Strategy for control of environmental pollution - the management of waste and greenchemistry;Economic growth and development, current challenges of economy, poverty andenvironmental degradation;Importance of protecting the environment;

Environment and behaviour-_ reducing environmental stresses;Understanding life on earth - world climates, natural vegetation, soil, water, drainagesystem, transport and communication;Natural hazards and disasters (earthquakes, cyclones, floods, droughts and landslides)and their management;Population and biotic community;Eco system and species;Conservation of natural resources including wildlife conservation;Growth of human population and its effect on environment;Economic importance of trees;Damage to environment by overexploitation of natural resources;

Impact of ill planned industrialisation;

General Science Class 6th, 7th, 8th 9th, 10th Science NCERT Books . You can alsousestudy material from TestBag Academy for precise point wise compilation. Some chaptersfrom NCERT 11th and 12th Class on Applications in Biology and Ecology are of help.Other books are

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The Human Machine (NBT) by Bijlani & Manchanda.Life: From Cell to Cell (Pub. Div.) by Bal PhondkeMarching Ahead with Science (NBT)A good dictionary on science and technology to understand scientific terms particularlyfor non-science studentsGeneral Science is a vast topic. However following particularly in human physiology andday to day natural phenomenon for non-science student is helpfulThe cell: Shapes and size, cell structure, cell organelles, Difference betweenanimal and plant cells.Plant Physiology Roots, Photo synthesis, Respiration in plants.Circulatory system Blood, The Heart, Lymphatic systems.Respiratory system Respiratory system of man, Mechanism of respiration, respiratorydisorders.Excretory system Organ of excretion, internal structure of Kidney and Functions,Regulation of Urine formation, Artificial Kidney.Nervous system Structure of neuron, various nervous system, Reflex action, the eye structure, function working and common defects of eye, the ear structure andfunction, tongue, skin etc.Reproductive system Human reproductive system, fertilization, artificialinseminations, parturition.

Endocrine system Endocrine glands in man and function of hormones.Fundamental of Genetics.Health organizations.Nutrition carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins etc. and deficiency diseases.Muscles and joints.Health and Disease Cancer, T.B., Polio, Leprosy, Acids, Hepatitis, Dengue etc.Animal HusbandryOther General Books and Magazines1. Yojana2. Science Reporter (CSIR)3. Manorama Year book